Federal judge denies request to stop DOGE takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), a congressionally-created independent nonprofit that promotes international peace efforts, filed a lawsuit to block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from dismantling and taking over the institution.
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said during a hearing today that she found it concerning that several Department of Justice officials, FBI agents and other law enforcement officials accosted USIP officials and its contractors while DOGE was attempting to gain access to USIP’s headquarters. But she denied the requested restraining order because of USIP’s complex position within the government.
DOGE’s takeover marks the Trump administration’s latest move in its broad assault on independent agencies and organizations that were created by Congress to function without direct control from the White House.
Chief Justice rebukes Trump's impeachment threat
North Carolina legal community asks Griffin to end effort to overturn election
A coalition of more than 200 North Carolina jurists, attorneys, state government officials, bar leaders and legal educators signed on to a letter to Republican state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin to end his effort to overturn the results of the 2024 election.
“The arguments you have advanced ask our judicial system to change the rules in place for the 2024 election after it has run its course. Indeed, if you succeed, tens of thousands of voters will lose their voice after they voted,” the letter states. “For the sake of our judicial system, we ask you to terminate your litigation now.”
The latest on the fight against Georgia’s voter suppression law
Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging several provisions of Georgia’s voter suppression bill lacked standing. The lawsuit had contested provisions such as a suspension rule for local election officials, an observation rule with criminal penalties, a gag rule on monitors, restrictions on vote tallying, and a photography ban during voting. The rules remain in effect. Several other lawsuits challenging provisions of the law are still ongoing.
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